5.2% above the Malaysia average
Ranked #437 of 577 cities · More expensive than 24.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Malaysia average · See Malaysia ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | MYR 1,489/mo โ $364 | MYR 984/mo โ $241 | 34% |
| 3-Bedroom | MYR 2,643/mo โ $647 | MYR 1,956/mo โ $479 | 26% |
Kuching has a cost of living index of 24.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Kuching is affordable by global standards (ranked #437 of 577 cities). It is 5.2% more expensive than the Malaysia average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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